Visit Marlborough Sounds with Mighway

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The Marlborough Sounds are an extensive network of sea-drowned valleys at the north end of the South Island of New Zealand. The Marlborough Sounds were created by a combination of land subsidence and rising sea levels at the north of the South Island of New Zealand. According to Māori mythology, the sounds are the prows of the sunken wakas of Aoraki.

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Backed by thl and their combined decades of experience in the tourism and motorhome industry, Mighway allows you to rent your vehicle to discerning travellers so you can earn money and share the experience.
Mighway offers two levels of service to best suit your needs, Mighway's Local and Managed services. Simply choose your level of service - whether it's the hands-on Local service, or hands-off Managed - and we'll take good care of the rest.

Places to Visit near Marlborough Sounds

In amongst the varied and vibrant sea life found off Kaikoura is the spectacular dusky dolphin, found in pods of up to several hundred strong and one of the most delightfully exuberant characters of the Southern Ocean.

Dolphin Encounter operates tours by boat up to three times per day for swimming with or watching these magnificent dolphins.

Dolphin Encounter provides the opportunity for you to go swim and watch wild dusky dolphins in their natural environment off the coast of Kaikoura, New Zealand. Tours have two options, watching or swimming, with both options occurring on the same boats. Whether you choose to view from the boat or join the dolphins in the ocean, you will have a unique experience that will stay with you for a lifetime!

Cullen Point Coastal Track Time: 1 hr loop This beautiful loop track takes in the views of Pelorus Sound and the Havelock Township.

Cullen Point Lookout Track Time: 10 min return This short walk leads to a lookout, giving views of Mahau Sound, as well as Kaituna and Pelorus estuaries. The tracks start from a well-marked car park located 5.5 km down Queen Charlotte Drive from Havelock Township.

Join one of the last remaining ‘Genuine’ Mail Boats left in the world, still delivering mail and groceries as it has been for almost a century. Whilst we are delivering, you’ll visit isolated homesteads nestled in quiet secluded bays. View mussel farms and see why Pelorus Sound is the mussel capital of the world. Old timers row out in dinghies to meet us, while some receive their supplies on tiny, unspoilt beaches. The people of the Marlborough Sounds are as much a part of the area as the history and majestic beauty. It really is a great way to cruise the Marlborough Sounds!

Over the winter months (May to October), we deliver on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays; and during the summer months (November to April), we deliver Monday through to Saturday. Also, during the summer months, you can join us on Sundays for our ‘Best of the Sounds Cruise’. View all cruise options now. Not only that, but we offer transfers and boat charters around the Pelorus Sound!

Join us on our mail boat for the experience of a lifetime. Let us take you on our spectacular mail run or drop you at your accommodation in the Marlborough Sounds.

Discover Hidden bays and coves – That most tourists never see

Learn the fascinating history of these characters who live way out here, far from town

See the local wildlife up close and personal and learn about the rare species in the area

Highlight’s Marlborough Wine Tours are for those with a taste for wines, beers and fruit liqueurs.

Join us for a not-to-be-missed tour through Marlborough’s world famous wine region and sample the well-known Sauvignon Blancs with other like-minded wine tasters, while enjoying the fantastic panoramic landscapes.

Our wine tours operate seven days a week and we are flexible with start / finish times.

Daily group wine tours are in one of our 11-seater air-conditioned coaches with a choice of start times. The earlier start times of 10am or 11.30am allow you a lunch break during the tour to enjoy a winery lunch (at your cost).

We provide door-to-door pick ups from your accommodation in Blenheim, Picton and Havelock. Additional charges apply for pick ups beyond Blenheim. If you are staying in Picton or Havelock, the additional charge per booking is $30.

We discuss with our guests their taste in wine and select the wineries to visit. To keep the day relaxed and flexible, we aim to visit 5 – 6 wineries during the day with a lunch stop at one of Marlborough’s favourite family owned Winery Café / Restaurants.

Campgrounds and Parks near Marlborough Sounds

Watson's Way Backpackers

Welcome to Watson's Way, a welcoming, traveler-focused Lodge nestled in a secluded garden in Renwick, 10 minutes from Blenheim.

Located in the heart of Marlborough's wine area, you're invited to relax in one of our double en-suite rooms, dorms or camp out in your van or tent.
If you're going wine tasting Watson's Way is the best place to stay. Renwick is recognised as the best location to start a tour of some of the region's most prestigious wineries and vineyards. We also offer discounted rates for the wine bike trails.